The Fifth Amendment to the American Constitution says,among other things,that no person shall be:

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The Fifth Amendment prohibits double jeopardy, meaning that a person cannot be prosecuted for the same crime twice. This is to prevent the government from abusing its power by repeatedly charging a person until desired results are achieved. The other options mentioned in the question are also rights granted by the Constitution, but they are covered by different amendments (Sixth, Eighth, and Fourth, respectively). Option E is also a right granted by the Constitution, but it is covered by Article VI, not the Bill of Rights.

The Fifth Amendment to the American Constitution Says,among Other Things,that